“ГЭР” ЦОГЦ ОЙЛГОЛТЫГ МОНГОЛ, ХЯТАД ХЭЛНИЙ БАРИМТААР ЗЭРЭГЦҮҮЛЭН СУДЛАХ НЬ

Abstract

The home and family serve as fundamental pillars throughout the entire trajectory of human existence, from conception and birth to life and death. Conceptually, “home” is a vital guarantee for human survival, an indispensable element for existence. Throughout human history, the concept of “home” has evolved alongside humanity, maintaining a significance akin to the human body itself. Linguistic evidence demonstrates that its conceptual scope and structure have undergone continuous transformation.

From a cognitive linguistic perspective, “home” is a mental unit within human consciousness; however, the meanings embedded within it have developed diversely among different linguistic communities. These variations are driven by numerous factors, including climate, lifestyle, religion, social progress, scientific and technological advancements, and spatio-temporal contexts.

Accordingly, this study examines the conceptual domain of “home” as shaped by the cognitive experiences and collective knowledge of the Mongolian and Chinese peoples. Drawing upon explanatory dictionaries, linguistic data, and cultural heritage records, the research identifies various cognitive meanings in both languages. By analyzing these linguistic manifestations, the study aims to define the cognitive similarities and differences in the mindsets of the two nations and provide a concise cognitive description of the “home” concept.